Reading Railroad
1 (0-4-0)

Called the "Rocket",
Reading 1 was built by Braithwhite, Milner & Co. in London, England,
in 1838. The standard-gauge coal-burner weighs 8.4 tons and has 49"
drivers and 10.5" x 16" cylinders. The locomotive was in continuous
service until 1879, traveling more than 300,000 miles. It is on view at
the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.